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Makoto Fujimura, Pentecost, Mineral Pigments and Gold on Kumohada over Board; 2008. What must the early disciples have been holding in their hearts and minds in those days after Jesus' ascended? His final words to them were drenched with weighty anticipation: "I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the …
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O God the Holy GhostWho art light unto thine electEvermore enlighten us.Thou who art fire of loveEvermore enkindle us.Thou who art Lord and Giver of Life,Evermore live in us.Thou who bestowest sevenfold grace,Evermore replenish us.As the wind is thy symbol,So forward our goings.As the dove, so launch us heavenwards.As water, so purify our spirits.As a …
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This past weekend at Eastbrook, we celebrated Pentecost as I preached a message entitled, "Waiting for the Holy Spirit." This message was based on Acts 2:1-12. You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire series here. Join us for weekend worship in-person or remotely via Eastbrook at Home. https://vimeo.com/831093813 …
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Join us for worship with Eastbrook Church through Eastbrook at Home at 8, 9:30, and 11 AM. This weekend we celebrate Pentecost, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon God's people, with a message about waiting on the Holy Spirit. Here is a prayer for Pentecost Sunday from The Book of Common Prayer: Almighty God, …
Each week during Eastertide I am posting a poem that helps me engage more meaningfully with Jesus' resurrection. Here is Teresa of Avila's poem "Christ Has No Body." Teresa was a 16th century Carmelite nun in Spain best known as a mystic, reformer, and writer who experienced divine visions. Her most important works include her …
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